Sherman Historical Society

Preserving Sherman's Past

The Sherman Historical Society was founded in 1975 with the purpose:

To bring together people interested in the town's history.
To collect and preserve objects which help to establish or illustrate its history.
To acquire and manage any property available to the Society.
To interest young people in their town's heritage
To publish historical information, and to maintain a library of historical materials.

Kids@Cobbler Shop program Info Announced

Donation Dates for 2013 BARN SALE

The Sherman Historical Society will hold its annual Barn Sale on Memorial Day weekend, May 25, from 9 am to 4 pm. Our volunteers will staff the Red Barn at 10 Route 37 Center to accept donations of antiques, collectables, furniture, dishes, china, linens, household items, tools, art, outdoor equipment, gardening tools, children’s toys & games, and more.

Donated items should be of good quality, and may be dropped off at the Red Barn on the following Saturdays from 10am – 2pm: April 13, 20, 27 and May 4, 11 and 18. A donation receipt for tax purposes will be issued.

Please note: WE CANNOT accept clothing, computers, electronics, luggage, stuffed animals or heavy exercise equipment.

For a small fee, we will arrange to have larger items picked up from your home and delivered to the Barn prior to sale day (please leave a message at 860 354-3083.

The proceeds from the Barn Sale help to underwrite the Society’s operating and programming costs and to maintain our buildings ─ including the Northrop House Museum, the Old Store Museum & Gift Shop, the Red Barn and the Roger Sherman Cobbler Shop. These buildings are part of the historic district, and great pride to the town of Sherman.

For more information, visit www.shermanhistoricalsociety.org (please leave a message at 860-354-3083).

The Old Store Museum & Gift Shop c. 1810

Come see us during our regular hours from noon to 4 p.m.(Thursday through Sunday).

3 ROUTE 37 CENTER, SHERMAN CT 06784
860-350-3475

Northrop House Museum
1829

A Local History Museum

Research and tours by appointment.

10 ROUTE 37 CENTER, SHERMAN CT 06784
860-354-3083

The Sherman Historical Society, Sherman CT 860-354-3083
shermanhistorical@sbcglobal.net

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